MEMPHIS PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER

EIN: 454099031 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

GERMANTOWN, TN

Total Revenue
$420,829
Total Expenses
$370,166
Total Assets
$116,137
Net Assets
$113,602
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
JAMIE JOHNSON
Phone
9012737156
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MEMPHIS PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $421K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 62% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $370K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

Memphis Public Interest Law Center was created to fill the gap in legal services in the Memphis area through provision of research, education, and advocacy to underserved populations and issues.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $420,829
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $420,829

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $210,758
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $370,166
Other Expenses $159,408
TOTAL EXPENSES $370,166

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $420,829 $260,545 +0.6%
Expenses $370,166 $204,050 +0.8%
Net Income $50,663 $56,495 -0.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMIE JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
$87,438 $0 $87,438
Chelsea Cheshire Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Buchanan President 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY LEON Secretary 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $420,829 $370,166 $116,137 $50,663
2024 $260,545 $204,050 $63,919 $56,495
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